Trump nominates trading firm founder Viola as army secretary

December 19, 2016 20:27

United States President-elect Donald Trump plans to nominate Virtu Financial founder Vincent Viola as secretary of the army, Reuters quoted the Trump transition team as saying.

Viola is a West Point graduate and US Army veteran who has founded companies, including the high-frequency trading firm Virtu Financial. He is a former chairman of the New York Mercantile Exchange, where he began his financial services career, and is a leader in electronic trading, according to his company biography.

"Whether it is his distinguished military service or highly impressive track record in the world of business, Vinnie has proved throughout his life that he knows how to be a leader and deliver major results in the face of any challenge," Trump was quoted as saying in a statement from his transition team.

After the 9/11 attacks, Viola helped found the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point.

Born to Italian immigrant parents in Brooklyn, Viola was the first in his family to attend college. He trained as an Airborne Ranger infantry officer and served in the 101st Airborne Division, the transition team statement said.

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